Elizabeth Rose Hayes

Elizabeth "Betty" Rose Hayes, 88, of Green Ridge, MO passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Warrensburg Manor in Warrensburg, MO. She was born on February 22, 1934 in Sedalia, the daughter of Gordon Baslee and Mabel (Ransdell) Baslee, who preceded her in death.

On October 16, 1954 in Olathe, KS, she was united in marriage to Robert A. Hayes, who preceded her in death on August 23, 2020.

Betty Rose was a 1952 graduate of Otterville High School. She owned and operated the Country Cottage Arts and Crafts in Sedalia, where she taught painting classes, sold art supplies, and her son, Rick, did the matting and framing. She enjoyed art, music, and visiting with people. Betty Rose was baptized at the Broadway Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO and later became a member of the Windsor Assembly of God Church. She was active in church, teaching Sunday School, making dinners, decorating, and teaching ladies at church how to make bread and rolls.

Survivors include a daughter, Cindy Kay Wilcher and her husband Norman of Warrensburg, MO and son, Rick Hayes of Green Ridge, MO; four grandchildren, Lisa (Scott), Steve (Lauren), Becky (Jimmy), Robert (Jesyca), Heather (Patrick), Minde; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a sister, Sharon Hayes of Sedalia; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Dale Baslee and a sister Wilma Gimple.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Rea Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Robin Paul officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel.

Burial will be at Hickory Point Cemetery, Green Ridge, MO.

Honorary bearers will be Sean Wilcher, Bobby Hayes, Jimmy Durnal, Robby Baslee, Mike Baslee, Gary Hayes, Darren Paul, David Slocum, David Doyle, and Richard DeFord.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.